Trending Now - Trae Young Out Indefinitely Due to Quad and Back Issues

WHO:

Trae Young, Washington Wizards point guard

Brian Keefe, head coach of the Washington Wizards

WHAT:

Trae Young is out indefinitely due to a right quadriceps contusion and lower back irritation.

Young sustained the quadriceps injury during the third quarter of a game against the Golden State Warriors on March 18th, 2026.

Young has appeared in five games with the Wizards, averaging 15.2 points and 6.2 assists.

The Wizards have lost their last 14 games.

The team announced that both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this point.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

The announcement regarding Young's injuries was made before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 21st, 2026.

Young was acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks on January 9th, 2026.

The regular season has roughly three weeks remaining, indicating it will conclude in early April 2026.

WHY:

The injuries are causing concern for the Wizards, potentially affecting their focus on the draft lottery.

HOW:

Imaging was conducted to assess the lower back irritation.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:37 UTC)

In a significant blow to the Washington Wizards, point guard Trae Young is out indefinitely due to a right quadriceps contusion and lower back irritation, injuries he sustained during the third quarter of a game against the Golden State Warriors last Monday. The team announced that both injuries are being treated conservatively and will not require surgery at this point, as Young has averaged 15.2 points and 6.2 assists in his five games with the Wizards, who are currently on a 14-game losing streak. This announcement was made just before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 21, raising concerns about the impact on the team's focus as the regular season approaches its conclusion in early April.